Historical information
This tile was produced in 1938 to honour the 40th anniversary of Queen wilhelmina's succession to the Dutch throne.
Significance
Significant because of the Dutch people's connection to their Royal House.
Physical description
A small square commemorative tile in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the reign of Queen Wilhelmina. Basically blue, it also features an orange tree with fruit, the Amsterdam city coat of arms and an inscription.
Inscriptions & markings
On the front: "Regeerings Jubileum Koningin Wilhelmina 1898-1938". (Queen Wihelmina Jubilee 1898-1938).
On the back: "Koninklyk Goedewaagen Gouda" and "NRvGelder&Co Amsterdam".
A hole to enable hanging has been pierced in one corner .
References
- Henricus van Gelder Biography (in Duch) of Henricus van Gelder son and successor of the Company founder. This company was responsible for the design and are still active on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. The firm van Gelder also acts as agent for the English pottery firm Wedgwood and imports the best of European ceramics from various other countries.
